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SUMMARY:Permaculture Course at Ruby Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Ready to learn how to create systems that heal the planet and promote social equity? 🌱💪 Our Permaculture Design Course is not just about ecological sustainability—it’s about transforming communities through a lens of justice\, ecological restoration\, and emergency preparedness. This course takes place one weekend per month April through October. \nIn this course\, you’ll learn how to:\n💚 Design regenerative systems that restore ecosystems and empower communities.\n🌎 Integrate sustainable practices that address both environmental and social inequities.\n🛠️ Plan for resilience and self-sufficiency in the face of climate change and emergencies. \nWhether you’re looking to take action in your own backyard or work toward community-wide transformation\, this course will give you the tools\, knowledge\, and inspiration to design with justice and sustainability at the heart.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/permaculture-course-at-ruby-ranch/
LOCATION:Ruby Ranch NC\, 36 Kel County Rd.\, Candler\, NC\, 28715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Ruby Ranch NC":MAILTO:laura@yummyyards.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T090000
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SUMMARY:Hands-On Holistic Management (HOHM) Course
DESCRIPTION:Hands On Holistic Management (HOHM) exists to deliver the Savory Institute’s Holistic Management curriculum through real-world instruction on diversified working lands. Designed for active farmers and land managers\, but applicable to everyone\, this course will prepare you to regenerate land\, businesses and networks by applying system level insight to your unique circumstances. We believe in learning by doing\, and reinforce all classroom work with hands-on practice\, building the confidence students need to take the next steps in their businesses and lives. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of Holistic Management\, and an open door to the global Savory Network for ongoing support. This course satisfies the coursework requirements for Professional Accreditation through the Savory Institute. \nHOHM will be hosted at Warren Wilson College and the Warren Wilson College Farm in Swannanoa\, NC– Expect half of the course to be held inside a Warren Wilson College classroom and the other half to be in-field at the Warren Wilson College Farm. Upon competition of the Hands-on Holistic Management course\, participants will qualify to have an exit interview with the Savory Institute\, and upon successful completion of the exit interview\, become an accredited professional through the Savory Institute. \nCourse Dates: September 8-16\, 2025 \nLodging: On-campus Lodging in WWC’s historic St. Clair Guesthouse available. \nFood/Meals: Light breakfast provided by the Hickory Nut Gap Hub & on-campus lunch provided by the Warren Wilson College campus cafeteria. \nTransportation: Shuttles to and from local Asheville (AVL) airport to campus lodging. \nAdditional: Complimentary guided farm tour of Warren Wilson College Farm in Swannanoa\, NC & Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview\, NC. \nCourse Costs & Amenities: \nStandard Course \n$1200 Course Total \nIncludes: \nBreakfast either in field or in classroom \nLunch in one of 2 WWC cafeterias \nHolistic Management Textbooks (Provided by Savory Institute) \nSwag bag provided by HNGF \nField trip to HNGF + Meal \nImmersed Course \n$2400 Course Total ($1200 + $150/day) \nIncludes: \nAll amenities from standard course \nLodging in WWC’s historic St. Clair Guesthouse \n*Discount if booking a double room with another student* \n3 Meals/day at one of WWC’s cafeterias – Breakfast\, lunch\, & dinner \nAbout the educators: \nDonna Kilpatrick specializes in pasture-based livestock production\, ecosystem restoration and land stewardship. She leads the regenerative agriculture programs and enterprises at Heifer Ranch in Perryville\, Arkansas where she serves as the Director of Regeneration and as the Heifer Ranch Savory Hub leader. The 1\,200-acre ranch is a thriving\, living ecosystem with stacked enterprises that include beef cattle\, pigs\, sheep and poultry\, raised in an integrated\, holistically managed system. Heifer Ranch contributes premium grass-finished and non-GMO meat to the Grass Roots Farmers’ Cooperative\, which Heifer USA helped start in 2014 as a way to connect new farmers to reliable markets. Donna lives at Heifer Ranch with her wife Liz\, and corgi Austin- who is phenomenal at catching frisbees despite his short legs. \nDylan Kennedy is a farmer\, designer\, educator and part-time artist based in Jabez Kentucky. Dylan’s career in farm management was born of a deep passion for agroecology and the role of humans within their ecosystems. His favorite projects are those that blur the lines between conservation and agriculture while engaging local communities in the stewardship of natural resources. Dylan has 15 years of experience in building and retooling regenerative farm systems across the USA in a variety of ecoregions. He is a Certified Permaculture Designer and an Accredited Professional through the Savory Institute. website – Ketelwood.com \nKen Smith is a native Texan\, former naval officer\, mechanical and nuclear engineer\, business owner\, and entrepreneur whose journey from corporate supplier to fossil fuel companies to sustainability to regeneration advocate to holistic management spans over 40 years. He is a Senior Certified Sustainability Professional\, a Savory Institute Accredited Professional Educator\, and hopefully a good steward of the earth. Ken resides in Plano\, Texas\, with his wife\, Susan\, and their new pit lab mix\, Shiloh. \nMikey Hans-Barrientos is the Hickory Nut Gap Hub Manager in Fairview\, North Carolina. Originally from Miami\, Florida\, he was introduced to agriculture while working on the Warren Wilson College Farm while getting his bachelor’s degree at Warren Wilson College. After graduating\, Mikey went on to work in and around agriculture for several years before getting involved in the Hickory Nut Gap Hub. When he is not out monitoring farms all over the South-East\, he is most likely at his home in West Asheville\, just 30 minutes from the farm\, with his partner\, dog\, and too many cats.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/hands-on-holistic-management-hohm-course/
LOCATION:Warren Wilson College\, 701 Warren Wilson Road\,  Swannanoa\, NC\, 28778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Free Seed Collection Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The native wildflower diversity of the Southern Appalachians is nearly unmatched. From early spring bloomers in hot\, humid bottomlands to autumn asters on dry\, rocky summits\, there’s a beautiful flower for every habitat and season! Inviting these wild creatures to live in our gardens\, wildflower meadows\, or even pots on our porches benefits humans\, wildlife\, and the environment\, but how do we collect seeds mindfully without impacting the plants and their habitat? \nThis workshop will cover the basics of ethical and sustainable wild seed collection\, focusing on methods that backyard gardeners can use to collect and process seeds by hand in small\, home-garden quantities without any special tools. We will also discuss the benefits of growing wild\, native plants\, and introduce participants to our WNC Wildseed Library program.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/free-seed-collection-workshop/
LOCATION:Winding Stair Farm\, 57 Saunders Rd.\, Franklin\, NC\, 28734\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T090000
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SUMMARY:Regional Ginseng Update
DESCRIPTION:Lunch from High Ridge BBQ and one ounce of high quality stratified seed are included in the price of registration! \nThere have been some interesting changes in the world of ginseng production! In this workshop we’ll review production\, marketing\, security and a variety of other topics around the production and sales of ginseng in Western North Carolina. \nWe are excited to have Dr. Jeanine Davis and Dr. Jim Hamilton of NC State Cooperative Extension joining us.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/regional-ginseng-update/
LOCATION:Madison County Cooperative Extension\, 258 Carolina Lane\, Marshall \, NC\, 28753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000
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SUMMARY:OGS Forest Farming Tour: Growing Pawpaws in WNC
DESCRIPTION:The native pawpaw tree is being “rediscovered” by growing enthusiasts across the southeast. An understory tree with a delightful fruit described as “creamy blend of banana\, mango\, and a subtle hint of vanilla custard\,” it is a wonderful addition to an actively stewarded property or a forest farm. Join Seren Petrichor as we explore his pawpaw nursery and delve into the details of seed care\, grafting\, pollination\, record keeping\, and maintenance to ensure you can successfully cultivate pawpaws for yourself or others. Planting stock may be available for purchase after the tour. \nDue to Helene\, we will be meeting just before this tour at a nearby carpool location\, TBD depending on road closures (Fairview or Bat Cave).
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/ogs-forest-farming-tour-growing-pawpaws-in-wnc/
LOCATION:Petrichor Pawpaws
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T183000
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SUMMARY:Organic Crop Management Series - Planning Your Season
DESCRIPTION:Organic Crop Management is a FREE webinar series led by local farmers and agricultural resource specialists. Growers will gain the tools to manage soil health\, weeds\, pests\, and diseases for the whole farm. Each session also addresses standards and record-keeping requirements for applying for and maintaining Organic Certification. \nSchedule:\nAll sessions are Monday evenings\, September 22 to October 20\, from 6:30-8:30 pm EST\, with an “in person” finale optional session on October 26:\nSeptember 22 – Planning Your Season – De’Anthony Price (Southeast Organic Consultant – Rodale Institute)\nSeptember 29 – Organic Weed Management – Chris Peterson (Organic Growers School)\nOctober 6 – Organic Pest Management – Tom Elmore (Thatchmore Farm)\nOctober 13 – Managing & Preventing Plant Diseases – Steven Beltram (Tendwell Farm)\nOctober 20 – Building Healthy Soils – Mary Carroll Dodd (Red Scout Farm)\nOctober 26 – In-person finale/CRAFT Tour @ Red Scout Farm (registration link coming soon)
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/organic-crop-management-series-planning-your-season/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T160000
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Sterile Lab Techniques
DESCRIPTION:From Spore to Spawn \nImagine being able to find a wild mushroom then use its spores to create your own spawn. Learning sterile lab techniques allows you to select genetics that are optimized to your bioregion and never have to buy spawn again. You can grow whatever mushrooms you want. \n  \nWhat You Receive \n\nAccess to Chris’s 35 years of experience growing and working with mushrooms\nTour of our mushroom cultivation lab\, spawn and grow rooms\nUnderstand which equipment you need to set up your own lab\nHands-on experience with sterile lab techniques\nCreate your own spawn to take home\nLearn everything you need to select optimized fungi genetics from your local forest\, turn it into a culture and make your own spawn\nDecades of Experience\n\nChris Parker has been growing various kinds of mushrooms for 30 years. He created the Southeast’s premier resource for mushroom cultivation supplies. Chris is also deeply experienced in permaculture\, organic gardening\, regenerative agriculture and herbal medicine. He has gained all this knowledge from his ancestors\, local teachers and through his own study. During this one-day masterclass Chris combines practical demonstrations\, hands-on experiential learning\, presentations and is available to answer questions about your specific growing situation. \n  \nTopics Covered \nFacilities Tour\nChris’s brand new mushroom cultivation facilities at the farm show you what’s needed to create a mushroom production facility on any scale. You will receive a tour of the lab\, spawn room and grow room and detailed explanations of why it was built and arranged this way. \nEquipment\nChris will take you through the major pieces of equipment you need and you’ll get hands on experience using some of it. We can help you with where to source much of it if you are planning on setting up a lab at home. \nLab Techniques\nFor beginners we will cover the basics\, both in theory and practice. For more advanced students Chris will share essential tips and tricks gained from 35 years of cultivation experience. \nSpore Prints\nLearn how to capture spores from wild mushrooms that you can turn into cultures and spawn to grow more. You are welcome to bring a favorite wild harvested mushroom if you would like to culture it. \nAgar Recipes\nLearn to make nutrient dense medium for optimal mycelium growth. \nSelecting Genetics\nLearn how to select strong genetics for optimal growth or other traits. \nSpore & Tissue Cultures\nUnderstand the pros and cons of using spores and tissue from wild harvested mushrooms in your mushroom cultivation process. \nPetri Plates & Liquid Culture\nLearn how to handle petri plates effectively for low contamination rates. Use petri plates to grow out mycelium from spores and tissue and preserve your cultures for continuous production. \nGrain & Sawdust Spawn\nUsing your cultures to inoculate grain and sawdust then how to use that to inoculate bulk substrate and grow mushrooms.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/mushroom-sterile-lab-techniques/
LOCATION:The Forest Farmacy\, 24 Davis Lane\, Marshall\, NC\, 28753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
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SUMMARY:OGS Forest Farming Tours: Woodland Botanicals with Eagle Feather Organic Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join longtime forest farmer Robert Eidus for a look at how to cultivate and sell woodland botanicals\, including wild-simulated ginseng and goldenseal\, as well as other popular and abundant understory botanicals. Robert will showcase his woodland botanical plantings and share insights on site selection\, propagation\, harvesting\, and sustainability.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/ogs-forest-farming-tours-woodland-botanicals-with-eagle-feather-organic-farm/
LOCATION:Eagle Feather Organic Farm\, 300 Indigo Bunting Lane\, Marshall\, NC\, 28753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T210000
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SUMMARY:Farm Dreams online workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you dreaming of starting your own farm?\nFarm Dreams is an entry-level workshop designed for individuals seeking practical\, common-sense information on sustainable farming and how to progress. This workshop is ideal for those in the exploratory stages of starting a farm. You will learn about sustainable farming careers in Western North Carolina; discover and assess your resources\, skills\, and farming intentions; begin to develop an educational plan for farming; connect with regional training opportunities and support networks; prioritize your next steps toward your farming goals; and hear from experienced farmers running successful farms in Southern Appalachia.
URL:https://asapconnections.org/community-event/farm-dreams-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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